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Crispin Odey to take the stand on final day of sex-assault trial

The complainant alleged Odey had groped her in an 'octopussy-type manoeuvre'

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James Booth

Crispin Odey, founding partner of Odey Asset Management LLP, outside Hendon Magistrates' Court during a break in proceedings in London, U.K., on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.
Crispin Odey, founding partner of Odey Asset Management LLP, outside Hendon Magistrates' Court during a break in proceedings in London, U.K., on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images

Hedge fund mogul Crispin Odey is set to take the witness stand this week to defend himself against an allegation of sexual assault.

The Brexit-supporting financier is facing one charge of indecent assault over an allegation he groped a junior banker at his Chelsea home in 1998.

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